dying in English
- dying⇄adj. 1. at the point of death; about to die; ceasing to live.
Ex. a dying man.
(SYN) moribund, mortal, expiring.
2. (Figurative.) coming to an end.
Ex. the dying year. Only the dying moans of the sirens continued for a moment or - dying⇄adv. dyingly.
- dying⇄dying, adjective, verb, noun.
- dying⇄noun death.
dying in Marathi मराठी
dying in Sindhi سنڌي
dying
Part of Speech
Adjective, Verb (Present Participle of 'die')
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- Approaching death (Adjective).
- In the process of ceasing to live or exist (Verb).
- Fading or declining (Adjective).
Usage Examples
- The soldier's dying words were a message of hope.
- The old traditions are slowly dying in the modern era.
- He spent his dying moments with his family.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word "deien," originating from Old English "dēagende," the present participle of "dēagan," meaning "to die."
Synonyms
- Perishing
- Expiring
- Declining
- Wilting
- Fading
Antonyms
- Living
- Thriving
- Flourishing
- Growing
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | muriendo | muˈɾjen̪do |
| French | mourant | muʁɑ̃ |
| German | sterbend | ˈʃtɛʁbənt |
| Russian | умирающий | umirayushchiy |
| Mandarin Chinese | 垂死 | chuí sǐ |
| Hindi | मर रहा | mar rahā |
| Tamil | இறக்கின்ற | iṟakkiṉṟa |
| Telugu | చచ్చిపోతున్న | caccipōtunna |
| Bengali | মরছে | môrchhe |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
- American English: /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
Historical Usage
The word "dying" has been used since the Middle Ages in religious texts, poetry, and literature, symbolizing the transient nature of life.
Cultural Nuances
"Dying" often carries emotional weight, representing final moments or symbolic transitions in both personal and cultural narratives.
More Information
The concept of dying has been explored extensively in philosophy, literature, and art across various cultures, symbolizing both physical death and the end of traditions, eras, or ways of life.